Arthur
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Only one new airline to add to the list from 2018.....the MK fifth freedom KUL-SIN
Ok joining in the fun....
Air France (AF):
B744
Air Mauritius (MK):
A332
British Airways (BA):
A320, B744
KLM (KL):
B77W
Cityjet (WX):
Avro RJ 85
Air Berlin (AB):
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
Vueling (VY):
A320
Easyjet (U2):
A320
Air Asia Malaysia (AK):
B733, A320
Thai Air Asia (FD):
B733, A320
Air Asia Indonesia (QZ):
A320
Air Asia X Malaysia (D7):
A333
Malaysia Airlines (MH):
B734, B738, B772, A333
Firefly (FY):
ATR725, ATR726, Fokker 50
Malindo Air (OD):
B739ER
Singapore Airlines (SQ):
B772, B772ER, B773, A333, A359, A388
Silkair (MI):
B738, A319, A320
Tiger Airways (TR):
A319, A320
Jetstar Asia (3K):
A320
Scoot (TZ):
B772ER, B789
Garuda Indonesia (GA):
B734, B738, A332
Batavia Air (Y6):
B734
Royal Brunei (BI):
A319, A320, B772ER, B788
Vietnam Airlines (VN):
A321
Air India (AI):
A319, B772LR, B788
Srilankan Airlines (UL):
A320, A321
Emirates (EK):
B77W, A388
Qatar Airways (QR):
A320, A332, B77W
Mahan Air (W5):
A300, A310
Iran Air (IR):
Fokker 100
Iran Aseman Airlines (EP):
B727
Cathay Pacific (CX):
A333
Japan Airlines (JL):
B767, B772
Skymark Airlines (BC):
B738
Solaseed Air (6J):
B738
Qantas/ Qantaslink (QF):
A332, A333, A388, B717, B734, B738, B744, Dash 8-Q400
Virgin Blue (DJ):
B734, B738, E190
Virgin Australia (VA):
B738
Jetstar (JQ):
A320, A321, A332, B788
Tiger Airways Australia (TT):
A320
Regional Express (REX) (ZL):
Saab 340
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Just landed in AVV this morning from KUL for the first time. Noticed the load was (anecdotally) noticeably lighter than on my previous KUL - MEL flights in December. Also heard in the queue to get on the skybus to the city, lots of whinging by passengers about how far the airport is from the city, how they were caught off guard with regards to the move etc and how they would avoid this flight in the future.
Granted this is all anecdotal and a once off observation, I do hope the move hasn’t and will not cost D7 significant pax and revenue loss.
No complaints about the airport itself, it’s pretty efficient and hassle free, cleared immigration, picked up my checked baggage and exited customs to airside within 10 minutes of getting off the aircraft! Try and beat that Tullamarine haha.
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Ok joining in the fun....
Air France (AF):
B744
British Airways (BA):
A320, B744
KLM (KL):
B77W
Cityjet (WX):
Avro RJ 85
Air Berlin (AB):
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
Vueling (VY):
A320
Easyjet (U2):
A320
Air Asia Malaysia (AK):
B733, A320
Thai Air Asia (FD):
B733, A320
Air Asia Indonesia (QZ):
A320
Air Asia X Malaysia (D7):
A333
Malaysia Airlines (MH):
B734, B738, B772, A333
Firefly (FY):
ATR725, ATR726, Fokker 50
Malindo Air (OD):
B739ER
Singapore Airlines (SQ):
B772, B772ER, B773, A333, A359, A388
Silkair (MI):
B738, A319, A320
Tiger Airways (TR):
A319, A320
Jetstar Asia (3K):
A320
Scoot (TZ):
B772ER, B789
Garuda Indonesia (GA):
B734, B738, A332
Batavia Air (Y6):
B734
Royal Brunei (BI):
A319, A320, B772ER, B788
Vietnam Airlines (VN):
A321
Air India (AI):
A319, B772LR, B788
Srilankan Airlines (UL):
A320
Emirates (EK):
B77W, A388
Qatar Airways (QR):
A320, A332, B77W
Mahan Air (W5):
A300, A310
Iran Air (IR):
Fokker 100
Iran Aseman Airlines (EP):
B727
Cathay Pacific (CX):
A333
Japan Airlines (JL):
B767, B772
Skymark Airlines (BC):
B738
Solaseed Air (6J):
B738
Qantas/ Qantaslink (QF):
A332, A333, A388, B717, B734, B738, B744, Dash 8-Q400
Virgin Blue (DJ):
B734, B738, E190
Virgin Australia (VA):
B738
Jetstar (JQ):
A320, A321, A332, B788
Tiger Airways Australia (TT):
A320
Regional Express (REX) (ZL):
Saab 340
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Just booked an AirasiaX flight and, as usual, logged on to Optiontown after to try my luck with the upgrade and empty seat option. However, after inputting my PNR etc, I got an error message that my itinerary is ineligible.
Went to the AirAsia website and noticed that they have removed all reference to Optiontown. The 'upgrade' FAQ page now simply says to ask at check in or pay change fee and fare difference for an upgrade prrior to check in. There is no more mention of the ability to request the empty seat option.
Would be sad if the Emptyseatoption request is indeed gone as it is about the only thing that makes flying on D7 narrow seats bearable.
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He should go onboard the longhaul flights and try the food himself - It sucks! Timing of meals are also crazy. Was on a flight to AKL recently which is 10.5 hours. Breakfast served about 1.5 hours upon takeoff from KL at 9.15 am and dinner was served about 2 hours before landing in AKL. No snacks in between , have to beg a cabin crew for some biscuits!
Been on >10 MH J class flights between KUL - MEL, SYD, KIX and NRT in the last 6 months. These flights are shorter than AKL but I never had to beg for food. After the main meal, the cabin crew are always dropping by to ask if I wanted a pie/noodles/wraps etc from the snacks and light refreshment list. The main 'cost cutting' I've noticed is that only 3 sticks of satay given now instead of 5 previously but they were always happy to pile my plate with more when I ask for seconds hehe. Have I just been very lucky or is your experience a once off MH having a bad day thing?
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Sorry for the neverending questions..
But QR Y 77W or 787? Which is better?
77W. Even my non avgeek elderly parents complained that QR 787 is 'sempit' (too narrow/ uncomfortable) and now blankety refuse to be booked on QR again!
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What you flew on on JL isn't "business" class per se. It's a bigger seat at the front of the cabin for ¥1000 over and above your existing fare - they call it class J but has no lounge access or anything. Only benefit is if you're in a mileage run with BA , AA or QF where they pay quite handsomely.
Lol that was the main reason i took the flights...to boost status credits
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might as well abolish domestic business class and term it as premium economy...maintain the cabin but with not other frills like lounge access etc...
Yeah, flew on Japan Airlines domestic 'business class' recently. No lounge access, no priority boarding and all you get is a cup of beverage and bigger, wider seats. Then again it was priced at only 1000 Yen (RM30) or so more than economy class, so can't complain. Maybe MAS should be like the Japanese carriers and do a beverage service only on all domestic flights.
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Their service is not bad...full meal try with appetisers...rolls...dessert...main meal...the full bar service of juices, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages...after meal service includes 'ngunyen' Vietnamese coffee and tea...i find their korean crew a little friendlier...
I cannot verify the accuracy of this but I discussed the poor service standards on VN with a Vietnamese friend once and he offered the following explanation.
He told me than VN cabin crew hiring policies are heavily influenced by nepotism and corruption. Hence, only politically well-connected or people from wealthier upper middle class families that can afford to pay a bribe gets hired for the job.
A little bit of generalizing here but most of these young men and women aren't well suited for the service industry as they have a 'superiority complex' and are only flying for the 'glamour' and perks of traveling. Most also allegedly run side businesses involving mini entrepôt trade of luxury items from overseas and consequently 'sulks' when they have to work on regional turnaround flights especially.
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Wow! Does the 9-abreast seating feel cramped? I don't know but it does seem the seat is a bit narrower, and the cabin width is smaller than 777? But i must say the cabin intererior looks really cool. The large windows!!!
It probably is. My mum who flies infrequently and knows nothing about aircraft types flew on a QR 787 recently (her first QR flight). After the trip, she could not stop whinging about how narrow and cramped the seats were and told me not to book her on QR again lol.
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Hi guys,
Are Enrich elite miles only earned when flying MH or can they be earned by flying other Oneworld carriers too? I can't seem to find any charts on Enrich elite miles accrual rate when flying on partner airlines.
I am based in Australia and currently only have 11 000 enrich elite miles and about 100 status credits with QF. I do have 3-4 trips to asia coming up during the rest of the year and was wondering if it's better to focus on Enrich or QFF to maximize my chances of hitting gold.
Any advice appreciated. thanks!
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I think something happened on 9M-TAG today on its flight RDN-KUL. From a friend's FB status:
Hmmmm more importantly, what is he doing switching his phone on to update FB inflight?
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KLIA 2 slated to open in October 2012
By Maizatul Ranai
Published: 2011/01/25
The new permanent low-cost carrier (LCCT), dubbed "KLIA 2", is scheduled for operation in October next year.
"Work in the terminal and runways are so far progressing. We are expecting the terminal to be fully used latest by year-end of 2011," he added.
Hmmmm...end 2011 or October 2012?
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Scarey! Does this mean airports will now have to start considering screening for anybody who even wants to enter the airport and not just to catch a flight?!
Probably. This is already the case with most Indonesian & Indian airports. There is a security screening just to enter the airport building/ check in area.
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On my last flight KUL-PEN, I did not purchase hot seat but I was given the emergency seat without me requesting it. At first I seated at the middle and the seat which next to the window was vacant. However, FA did not comment after I switched to the window seat.
In my opinion, the emergency row should not be left vacant.
On my KUL-BTJ-KUL flights with AK 2 weeks ago, I got assigned the emergency exit seat upon checking-in without having to request for it or pay anything. This happened for both sectors!
In fact, on the BTJ-KUL flight the exit row across from where I was seating was empty but after doors closed, the crew asked 2 passengers to move to the said exit row.
So maybe the policy to not leave it vacant is present on AK but its up to the crew on duty whether it is enforced or not?
INTERVIEW: Malindo Air looks to punch above its weight
in General Aviation
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From the article:
“Malindo was due to have completed its rebranding into “Batik Malaysia” as of last year. Calling this “a tedious process”, Chandran says that the carrier is still waiting for approvals from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia. Following that, Malindo will inform the other regulators of the countries that it operates to.
“We are hoping for this [the rebranding] to be done in 2019. This will allow us to have better synergies [on the marketing and operations front] with our sister company, Batik Air Indonesia, as we both have the same business model.”
So far, 13 of its aircraft already have the Batik Malaysia livery, and more are expected to be repainted this year.”
But yeah I wonder what’s causing the delay in approvals from CAAM too.